Apple Cobbler With Sweet Biscuit Crust Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cobbler With Sweet Biscuit Crust

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
• 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples)
• All Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Fat Free Half And Half
• 1 large egg

How to Make Apple Cobbler With Sweet Biscuit Crust

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
3. In a large saucepan, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Slowly whisk in 1 cup water until smooth.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples).
7. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently.
8. To make the biscuit crust: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt.
9. Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
10. In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk and 1 large egg.
11. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
12. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 7 times.
13. Roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness and use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
14. Pour the apple filling into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the biscuits on top of the filling.
15. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.